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DIY Wooden Raised Pet Feeder

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! It's Brittany from by Brittany Goldwyn popping in today to share a pretty simple woodworking project for you: a raised pet feeder! I made a pet feeder around this time last year. However—without thinking—I…

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How to Finish Raw Plywood Edges

Recently I've been working on building drawers for our pantry. The material I chose to use is finish grade plywood. Plywood is strong, but unfortunately it has a raw edge that isn't the most attractive side of the wood. No problem, it can…

Easy two-tiered plant stand made from scrap wood

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Two-Tiered Plant Stand using Scrap Wood

Hi, guys! Anika here again from Anika's DIY Life. I have a scrap wood problem—if you do any amount of woodworking, I am sure you can relate. I hate throwing away even the smallest of pieces, but every time I build a piece of furniture…

This simple karate belt display is easy to make and customize to any number of belts.

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DIY Karate Belt Display

Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, and I'm back with another awesome project to share with you. My son recently completed all the white belts for Tiny Tigers in Tang Soo Do, and has moved up to…

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How to Compost – Magnificent Garden Soil

Do you compost? Oh my gosh, if you don't, why not?!!! It is easy, it's great for the environment and it will result in amazing nutrient rich soil that surpasses anything you can buy from a store! Some of the additional benefits are that you…

DIY Folding Guitar Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Make a Folding Guitar Stand

For my husband's birthday I made him with a curvaceous DIY Folding Guitar Stand! He's been playing guitar for a few years now and frequently leaves his guitar sitting out in the middle of the living room. I'm always worried the kids or…

Electrical

Add Energy Efficient LED Fixtures in Recessed Can Lights

If you're like me you are in tune with saving money and saving the environment. Over time I've been switching several light fixtures and bulbs in my house to more energy efficient LED bulbs. During the past few years there have been many…

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Vintage Map Lampshade

Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade! The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close…

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How to Update Old Canvas Art

Hello, everyone! Brittany here from by Brittany Goldwyn. Today I have a wall art tutorial for you that's easy and cheap but has a massive impact! This is how to update an old canvas art! The original canvas was a piece we bought many…

How to Fix a Wobbly Chair or Side Table | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Fix a Wobbly Chair or Table

Do you have a wobbly chair or table? Don't throw it away because today I'll show you How to Fix that Wobbly Chair or Table! You'll only need a few supplies for this project and it won't take you very long, so let's get fixing! Materials: (I've…

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How to Install Rain Gutter Bookshelves

Hi, everyone! It is Anika from Anika's DIY Life again. Today, I want to share an easy and cheap project that is perfect for any kid who loves to read! I have been working on making the kids' playroom more functional and organized. The…

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Words of Wisdom from Chip & Joanna Gaines

Last week I had the rare opportunity to meet Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV's Fixer Upper. If you don't know who they are, you are missing out. They are the dynamic duo who see diamonds in some really rough houses. Joanna is the designer…

My candle lantern and fireplace mantel are made with the same trim!

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DIY Candle Lantern from Leftover Trim

Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, and I'm back with another awesome project to share with you. When I cleaned up my disaster of a workshop last month, I unearthed a few scraps of trim left over…

How to Paint an Abstract Water Lilies Painting | Pretty Handy Girl

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Paint an Abstract Water Lily Painting

I have an unsightly electrical panel in my kitchen. But, luckily I found a way to cover it using an Abstract Water Lily Painting. Best of all, I recycled an old canvas and used paints I had to create an abstract painting that goes with…

Love this twist on the traditional party banners! This rustic wooden version can be used again and again.

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Wooden Party Banner

Hello! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate. This month I was planning out some decorations and I realized that I didn't have a party banner anywhere. When I looked around, all I could find were banners that you use once…

DIY Gold Leaf Vases from Recycled Bottles | Pretty Handy Girl

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DIY Gold Leaf Bottle Vases

Remember when you were a child and you would pick wildflowers and present them proudly to your mom in a soda bottle? The simplicity of a fresh picked bouquet and the opulence of real gold leaf makes these DIY Gold Leaf Vases the perfect gift…

DIY Rolling Plant Caddy by Brittany Goldwyn-1

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DIY Rolling Plant Caddy Tutorial

Hello everyone! I'm Brittany from by Brittany Goldwyn, and I'm back to bring you another easy and stylish tutorial! Last month I shared a tutorial on how to frame out a mirror using wood. This month I'm working with wood again to build…

Home State Pride Spring Garden Flag | Pretty Handy Girl

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Home State Pride Garden Flag from a Placemat

You know I'm a lover of saving money when it comes to decorating. That's why I love to create garden flags made from placemats! They are the perfect size for a garden flag stand. You can decorate flags using a variety of paints, fabric…

Plans to Build a School Lost & Found Center | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Build a Lost and Found Center

Lost & Found Centers are overlooked spots in schools. The "center" at my sons' school used to be a folding table that was heaped with mounds of clothing hopelessly separated from their owners. I took on the task of organizing this "center"…

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Easy Gold and Marble Coasters

Hello Pretty Handy Girl fans!! I am Anika - the girl behind Anika's DIY Life. As a long time Pretty Handy Girl fan myself, I can't find words to tell you how excited I am to be a contributor to Brittany's amazing site and share my projects…

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Introducing Anika’s DIY Life

I'm super thrilled to introduce Anika as our newest contributor on PrettyHandyGirl.com. Anika blogs at Anika's DIY Life. I know you're going to love Anika as much as I do. When I saw all the creative projects she's worked on, I knew you'd…